Presection

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To cut into pieces in advance. transitive

    "Presectioning of the mineralized tissue to 3–4 mm thick will minimize the (often extensive) time required for decalcification."

Example

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"Presectioning of the mineralized tissue to 3–4 mm thick will minimize the (often extensive) time required for decalcification."

Etymology

From pre- + section.

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